Nigeria is joining forces with the UK to address rising cybercrimes under a broader cybersecurity collaboration between the two nations, according to the Nigerian Federal IT agency, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of NITDA said this when he chaired a high-level roundtable as part of the Nigeria-UK Cybersecurity Trade Mission, focusing on shared strategies to combat cyber threats and enhance Nigeria’s digital resilience.
“By promoting collaboration between Nigerian and UK businesses,” Inuwa says, “this initiative aims to enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity resilience and unlock new economic opportunities, which aligns with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu priority area of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity and reforming the economy for sustainable growth.”
Inuwa highlighted the importance of bolstering Nigeria’s cybersecurity infrastructure to address the growing digital threats facing the nation. He emphasized that Nigeria’s cybersecurity resilience is not only vital for national security but also for economic advancement, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s goals to strengthen national security and drive sustainable economic reforms.
“By promoting collaboration between Nigerian and UK businesses,” Inuwa says, “this initiative aims to enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity resilience and unlock new economic opportunities, which aligns with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu priority area of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity and reforming the economy for sustainable growth.”
The event brought together cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from both Nigeria and the UK, facilitating discussions aimed at fostering cooperation, sharing knowledge, and building a foundation for long-term partnerships, according to NITDA.
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